The Effect of Covid-19 Lockdown on Women and Girls in Uganda

Women are often the main caregivers in their homes, communities, and health facilities, which puts them at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 in Uganda and worldwide. This paper analysed the effects of COVID-19 on women and girls in Uganda. The study used a secondary methodology and results indicated that the up paid labour is on increase, working at home, increased risks in homes, increased gender-based violence (GBV), unemployment, diverted routine health services, risk of contracting COVIF-19 Virus, psychological wellbeing is affected, increased crime rates, financial stress, increased inequalities, increased exclusive and vulnerabilities among women and girls.